English Corner: May 23, 2010

Topic Discussion: Can I Bug You for a Sec?

15:00- 15:10  An Introduction

15:10- 16:10  Group Work related to our topic discussion

Step 1       This activity creates an environment where students increase their vocabulary while asking for help in English. I will start with a warm up to ask students to give me a 3-letter word that starts with “S” or a four letter word ending in “T”…etc…

Step 2       Students will ask about spelling and meaning using phrases like

'three-letter word' or 'that begins with B'. Students will describe the meaning of words using the phrases 'is another word for' and 'is the opposite of'.

Step 3    Class Set-up:

The students are divided into two groups and each student is given a crossword handout: Students in Group 1 all get the same and Students in Group 2 all get the same. In the first half of the activity, students from group 1 will go around and ask for help filling out their crosswords using the dialogue as a guide. Group 2 students remain seated waiting for the group 1 students to come and ask them for help.

In the second half of the activity, group 2 students will go around and ask group students for help with their puzzles. Group 1 students will sit down and wait to offer help when asked for it.

16:10- 16:30 Free talk